overaccentuate
verb
over·ac·cen·tu·ate
ˌō-vər-ik-ˈsen(t)-shə-ˌwāt 
-ak-
overaccentuated; overaccentuating
: to accentuate or emphasize (something) too much
overaccentuated their differences while ignoring their similarities
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“Overaccentuate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overaccentuate. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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